Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Summary:

Hammond Academy of Science & Technical is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Hammond, Indiana, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic (65.43% in 2022-2023).

While Hammond Academy has struggled academically compared to the state and nearby schools, with only 33.33% of students proficient or better in ILEARN English Language Arts and 17.94% in ILEARN Math, the school has maintained a strong 100% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby Griffith Junior/Senior High School (87.9%) and Highland High School (74.0%). However, the school has also faced challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 23.1% in 2021-2022, compared to 14.0% at Griffith Junior/Senior High School and 10.5% at Munster High School.

Despite its academic struggles, Hammond Academy has shown strengths in certain student subgroups, ranking 25th out of 132 Indiana high schools for African American students and 29th out of 184 for Hispanic students in ILEARN English Language Arts, as well as 20th out of 289 for special education students and 19th out of 377 for low socioeconomic status students in ILEARN Math. This suggests that the school is providing valuable educational opportunities to its diverse, high-need student population, which includes 69.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the nearby schools. Understanding the factors that contribute to Hammond Academy's performance, as well as its role in the local educational landscape, will be crucial in supporting its continued growth and success.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 33 Muenich Ct
       Hammond, IN  46320


(219) 852-0500

District: Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

SchoolDigger Rank:
134th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,007 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  564

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.4%
African American:
19.1%
White:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hammond Academy of Science & Technical ranks worse than 66.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hammond Academy of Science & Technical ranks better than 68.9% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.93. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hammond Academy of Science & Technical freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.4%), African American (19.1%), White (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Hammond Academy of Science & Technical employs 38 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical is $9,007.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hammond Academy of Science & Technical:

SchoolDigger ranks Hammond Academy of Science & Technical 323rd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Hammond Academy of Science & Technical in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Hammond Academy of Science & Technical 134th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Hammond Academy of Science & Technical in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hammond Academy of Science & Technical 182nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 44.89 290th 444 34.7%
2014 53.00 263rd 470 44.0%
2015 52.23 250th 485 48.5%
2016 52.44 270th 494 45.3%
2017 50.13 271st 472 42.6%
2018 41.97 313th 473 33.8%
2019 30.30 348th 470 26.0%
2021 46.86 258th 483 46.6%
2022 39.92 303rd 490 38.2%
2023 23.84 373rd 489 23.7%
2024 35.10 323rd 485 33.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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Rank History for all high school students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 53.19 132nd 373 64.6%
2014 27.92 293rd 379 22.7%
2015 21.55 339th 400 15.3%
2016 36.75 282nd 394 28.4%
2017 53.78 160th 380 57.9%
2018 54.48 189th 385 50.9%
2019 33.22 277th 389 28.8%
2021 40.45 238th 388 38.7%
2022 48.51 219th 409 46.5%
2023 28.38 297th 398 25.4%
2024 60.93 134th 431 68.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.54 20th 289 93.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.61 193rd 379 49.1%
2024 79.41 40th 377 89.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.06 315th 388 18.8%
2024 34.56 265th 392 32.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.49 271st 383 29.2%
2024 73.36 65th 392 83.4%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.93 23rd 125 81.6%
2023 35.31 67th 125 46.4%
2024 66.61 31st 132 76.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.29 37th 164 77.4%
2023 47.32 77th 166 53.6%
2024 81.39 27th 184 85.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 89 86 2 96 0 0 32 0 305
2012 111 91 3 157 0 0 36 0 398
2013 128 112 4 192 0 0 33 0 469
2014 139 132 4 272 0 0 20 0 567
2015 111 120 3 283 0 0 22 0 539
2016 110 107 1 312 0 0 21 0 551
2017 103 104 2 319 0 0 21 0 549
2018 89 106 2 324 0 0 15 0 536
2019 70 106 2 360 0 0 15 0 553
2020 76 109 3 364 0 0 15 0 567
2021 82 98 3 377 0 1 13 0 574
2022 69 97 4 346 0 1 19 0 536
2023 64 108 4 369 0 1 18 0 564

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 305 9.0 33.8 44.3
2012 398 27.0 14.7 19.8
2013 469 34.0 13.7 29.4
2014 567 38.0 14.9 48
2015 539 32.0 16.8 49.5
2016 551 31.0 17.7 52.8
2017 549 19.1 28.7 45.7
2018 536 37.0 14.4 65.3
2019 553 36.0 15.3 74.3
2020 567 37.0 15.2 77.2
2021 574 36.4 15.7 66
2022 536 42.0 12.7 71.8
2023 564 38.0 14.8 69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 305 9.0 33.8 44.3
2012 398 27.0 14.7 19.8
2013 469 34.0 13.7 29.4
2014 567 38.0 14.9 48
2015 539 32.0 16.8 49.5
2016 551 31.0 17.7 52.8
2017 549 19.1 28.7 45.7
2018 536 37.0 14.4 65.3
2019 553 36.0 15.3 74.3
2020 567 37.0 15.2 77.2
2021 574 36.4 15.7 66
2022 536 42.0 12.7 71.8
2023 564 38.0 14.8 69.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $418 (5.9%) $6,689 (94.1%) $7,107
2020 $1,108 (15.5%) $6,041 (84.5%) $7,150
2021 $1,829 (25.1%) $5,464 (74.9%) $7,293
2022 $1,065 (11.8%) $7,941 (88.2%) $9,007

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hammond Academy of Science & Technical

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 348th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 373rd of 489 Middle schools
 2.2%
Ranks 277th of 389 High schoolsRanks 297th of 398 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)36.424.2
 12.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)36.424.2
 12.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)32.213.2
 19%
   6th Grade Math (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)32.213.2
 19%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)43.324.2
 19.1%
   6th Grade Science (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)43.324.2
 19.1%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)35.322
 13.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)35.322
 13.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)23.39.8
 13.5%
   7th Grade Math (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)23.39.8
 13.5%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)42.328.8
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)42.328.8
 13.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)19.217.5
 1.7%
   8th Grade Math (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)19.217.5
 1.7%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)2410.9
 13.1%
   End of Course Biology (Hammond Academy of Science & Technical)2410.9
 13.1%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students553564
 2%
African American106108
 1.9%
American Indian00
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic360369
 2.5%
Pacific Islander01
White7064
 8.6%
Two or More Races1518
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.3%69.1%
 5.2%


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Hammond Academy of Science & Technical ranks 134th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 564 students attended Hammond Academy of Science & Technical.

Students at Hammond Academy of Science & Technical are 65% Hispanic, 19% African American, 11% White, 3% Two or more races.


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